Production Supervisor

Epiq Solutions; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Generous vacation policy

Sabbatical after five years

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness reimbursement

Charitable giving match

Job summary

Epiq Solutions, a leader in software-defined radio technologies, seeks a PCA/RF Test Supervisor to run day-to-day operations in a high-mix, high-reliability electronics environment in Frederick, MD. You will lead a team of PCA test technicians, oversee RF and mixed-signal test processes, ensure adherence to IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 and ISO9001/AS9100 standards, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes diagnostics, test data analysis, and collaboration with Quality and Engineering to

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years electronics manufacturing experience with 2+ years RF testing.
• 2+ years supervisory or lead experience in production or test.
• Strong knowledge of RF test methods (S-parameters, gain, noise figure, power output, return loss).
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret measurement data.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule PCA test technicians and module test operators.
• Ensure staffing supports production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
• Conduct daily stand-ups, assign work, communicate priorities.
• Oversee RF, digital, and mixed-signal test procedures for PCA and module assemblies.
• Review test reports, yield data, and failure documentation; escalate non-conformances.
• Partner with Test Engineering to refine test limits, scripts, and fixtures.

Skills

RF test methods

Supervisory experience

Electronics manufacturing

RF test equipment

Reading schematics

Data analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 knowledge

MES/ERP systems familiarity (SAP/FactoryLogix/Oracle)

Job description

Epiq Solutions

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com.

JOB SUMMARY

In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of printed circuit assembly (PCA) and RF module testing within a high-mix, high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment. This role ensures production goals are met through effective team leadership, test process optimization, equipment management, and strict adherence to RF test standards. The supervisor drives quality, throughput, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting cross-functional engineering teams in root-cause analysis and new product introduction (NPI).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervise, train, and schedule a team of PCA test technicians and module test operators.
• Ensure staffing levels support production schedules and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.
• Conduct daily stand-ups, assign work, and communicate production priorities.
• Monitor test floor discipline, ESD compliance, and safe handling of RF assemblies.

Test Process Oversight

• Oversee execution of RF, digital, and mixed-signal test procedures for PCA and module-level assemblies.
• Ensure all testing follows established IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
• Review and approve test reports, yield data, and failure documentation.
• Escalate non-conforming results and coordinate with Quality and Engineering.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support

• Partner with Test Engineering to refine test limits, scripts, fixtures, and test plans.
• Lead root-cause investigations using tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Implement improvements to reduce retest rate, improve yields, and shorten cycle time.
• Support NPI test readiness, including procedure development and technician training.

Equipment & Documentation Management

• Ensure calibration and operational status of RF test equipment.
• Maintain accurate MES/ERP test logs, calibration records, and NCR documentation.
• Ensure work instructions and test procedures are current and accessible.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Required job skills, experience and education include:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience, with 2+ years in RF testing
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in production or test environment
• Strong knowledge of RF test methods (S-parameters, gain, noise figure, power output, VSWR, return loss) required
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment
• Ability to read schematics, test instructions, and interpret measurement data
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, SATCOM, or telecom manufacturing
• Familiarity with automated test systems (ATE), LabView, Python, or test scripting
• Knowledge of Lean/6s methods, SPC, and process capability metrics
• Experience with MES/ERP systems such as SAP, FactoryLogix, or Oracle
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• RF test lab and production floor setting
• Use of oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Requires standing, bench work, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Strict ESD-safe practices required

BENEFITS

• Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
• Flexible work hours
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable giving company match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid‑back culture and rewarding work!

Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.